The Thetis shawl I crocheted while on holiday is now all blocked and finished. I’m quite pleased as it came out really well and the colours are lovely. The finished size is about 78 inches wide and 35 inches from centre to tip. Here are some finished pictures. The shawl is a cotton/polyacryl blend from… Continue reading Shawl Update
Author: Jamie@hookthisweavethat
A guy in to craft, mainly yarn-based crochet, weaving and some basic knitting. I love mixing colours, trying new patterns and stitches. I will also try different crafts such as stone carving, stained glass making, fused glass and leatherwork. I can think of nothing better than being able to say ‘I made this!’ Even if it’s not perfect.
Friday Roundup #33-20
It’s true that the first week back after holidays is always the hardest. And why does it seem like five days are so much longer than they are? This weekend feel like it has taken forever to arrive. At least it is here now and the humidity and stuffy air has gone too. We didn’t… Continue reading Friday Roundup #33-20
Friday Roundup #32-20
Another week has slipped by and we head towards the end of our holiday to France and back to work from Monday. Today is another scorching Friday. Or at least it is for us when you aren’t used to it. 37C. Last Friday was low 30Cs but benefitted from a sea breeze. Unfortunately there is… Continue reading Friday Roundup #32-20
Crochet Shawl Update
Since last posting I am on to the edging. I’ve been looking at the yarn I have left and thinking whether I could get more from it, but I can’t. Certainly not another repeat anyway. This is before the completion of the last two repeats. I’m now onto the last row, although thinking whether to… Continue reading Crochet Shawl Update
Dinan at Sunrise
I was up early, primarily to let the old dog out for a wee, but it was so lovely, I put her back on her bed and stayed out for some photo opportunities. So, here we go. Sunrise! Early sunlight on the ramparts Flat and calm before the hustle and bustle starts River mist The… Continue reading Dinan at Sunrise
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